Independent films 2017

EXCLUSIVE : Paramount Pictures is making a deal with Edgar Wright to develop to direct a new adaptation of The Running Man , the futuristic novel by Stephen King that the author first published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman . This won’t be a remake of the 1987 film that starred Arnold Schwarzenegger; the Baby Driver writer-director will co-write the story with Michael Bacall , and they will be much more faithful to King’s bestselling novel. Bacall will write the script. Simon Kinberg will produce through Kinberg’s Genre Films banner, alongside Nira Park from Wright’s Complete Fiction banner. Genre Films’ Audrey Chon is exec producer. Kinberg brought the idea to Emma Watts, based on their long relationship, and then Kinberg courted Wright. While the filmmaker is very selective, the prospect of a new The Running Man is one that has intrigued him; to the point that when asked if he could remake any film, he would choose that one. This was back in 2017. Now it … [Read more...] about Edgar Wright To Direct Stephen King’s ‘The Running Man’ At Paramount Pictures; Simon Kinberg’s Genre Films Producing

With production at a standstill in most of the world, the path back for New York -based film and TV producers is particularly fraught. The city is the global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, with nearly 300,000 people infected and about 18,000 people dead. In an effort to coordinate the early conversations about the restart, the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment is convening the first of two Zoom calls Thursday for those in the industry affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Hundreds of freelance filmmakers, craftspeople, producers and executives are expected to dial in given the swirl of uncertainty and the acute safety and financial hazards that lie ahead. Many industry capitals are experiencing pain and confusion about best practices, as Deadline’s ongoing “Reopening Hollywood” series has shown. But the blow to New York is a visceral one, especially after a banner 2019, which boasted a range of splashy, quintessentially New York titles like The … [Read more...] about NYC Mayor’s Office Leads Early Talks About Road Back For Film And TV Producers In COVID-19 Epicenter

Products featured are independently selected by our editorial team and we may earn a commission from purchases made from our links; the retailer may also receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. “No, I’m not homeless. I’m just houseless. Not the same thing, right?” says Academy Award-winner Frances McDormand as Fern, in the trailer for Chloé Zhao ‘s new, award-winning film Nomadland . The critically-acclaimed drama is playing in select theaters now ( check showtimes here ) but if you’d prefer to watch the Golden Globe-nominated film from home, we’ve found a couple of ways to stream Nomadland online on Hulu . Nomadland : Release Date and Where to Watch It Following a run in IMAX theaters earlier this year (which earned the film an appearance on our list of the Best Movies of 2020 ), Nomadland will be available to watch on Hulu starting Friday, February 19, 2021. Stream Nomadland for free on Hulu How to Watch Nomadland Online for Free … [Read more...] about ‘Nomadland:’ How to Watch Frances McDormand and Chloé Zhao’s New Film on Hulu for Free

The French industry is reacting strongly following this week’s departure of CNC President Frédérique Bredin, who has headed up the country’s lead film organization since 2013. Getting out in front of what they claim would be a conflict of interest, more than 70 filmmakers have publicly condemned the selection of one potential replacement in particular — before an appointment, or nomination, has even been made official. Prominent directors including Jacques Audiard , Nicole Garcia and Michel Hazanavicius on Thursday penned an open letter throwing down the gauntlet over the speculated selection of producer Dominique Boutonnat to succeed Bredin. In the letter, which is now also a Change.org petition , the group accused French President Emmanuel Macron of “having apparently rejected all other nominations for his benefit.” Boutonnat was a significant donor to Macron’s 2016 presidential campaign, local media has reported . Related Story Dominique Boutonnat, Head … [Read more...] about French Filmmakers Vehemently Oppose Potential CNC Presidency Candidate Amid Industry Shakeup

Lily Gladstone is set to star in Apple Original Films’ Killers of the Flower Moon . Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro are also attached to star in the pic with Martin Scorsese directing. The movie is based on David Grann’s highly praised best-seller and set in 1920s Oklahoma, Killers of the Flower Moon depicts the serial murder of members of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation, a string of brutal crimes that came to be known as the Reign of Terror. Gladstone will play the role of ‘Mollie Burkhart,’ an Osage married to Ernest Burkhart, who is nephew of a powerful local rancher. Scorsese will also produce for Apple Studios and Imperative Entertainment from a screenplay by Eric Roth. Producing alongside Scorsese are Imperative’s Dan Friedkin and Bradley Thomas, and Appian Way Productions. Related Story Deadline Now: Scorsese's 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Sets Up Showdown Between DiCaprio And De Niro For Apple TV+ Gladstone had her breakout role in Kelly … [Read more...] about Apple & Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers Of The Moon’ Sets Lily Gladstone To Star Opposite Leonardo DiCaprio